Prime Minister Narendra Modi (2R) holds a bow and arrow at an event as President Ram Nath Kovind and his wife Savita Kovind look on, ahead of the burning of an effigy of Ravana at an event marking the end of the festival of Dussehra at Luv-Kush Ramleela Committee in Lal Qila Maidan.

An effigy of demon king Ravana goes up in flames marking the finale of Dussehra festival in Jammu on October 18, 2018. The festival commemorates the triumph of Lord Rama over the demon king Ravana, marking the victory of good over evil.

Mostly the colour of blood and fire, red has been associated with the Goddess, her aura and her power. But there are some other colours as well that have a strong significance in terms of the nine days of Navratri. Each colour represents a different... read more

Durga Ashtami 2018, Wishes, quotes, messages and images to send to your friends and family. While each of the day has its significance, Ashtami is considered an important day. Many devotees observe fast and offer prayers to the goddess. read more

Bollywood actress Kajol participated in the ongoing nine-day long Hindu festival, Navratri at a pandal in Mumbai. Kajol offered prayers to Goddess Durga. Navratri is considered as most auspicious time of every year. The festival is celebrated with full fervor across the country. (HT Correspondent)read more

An artist gets ready to paint the idols of Durga, Lakshmi, Saraswati, Ganesh and Karik at the Kalibari in Sector 47, Chandigarh. As the sunshine mellows and the breeze turns deliciously cool, setting aflutter the brightly coloured shamianas put up all over the city, it’s time for Durga puja festivities to begin.